Comments on: Browner, agent vow to file suit against the NFLhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comFri, 09 Dec 2016 15:19:17 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: corvusrex96http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3025681
Sat, 21 Dec 2013 16:52:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3025681Why are they even testing for pot ? Also if the players are being tested for non performance drugs then so should ALL employees of every team , let’s see the owners change their tune when they have to pee in a cup , wonder how many people in the marketing depts come up hot for dope or coke , hypocrites
]]>By: sportsfan18http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3022659
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:49:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3022659Better save that money instead of wasting it on your lawyers to sue the NFL and lose.

Looks like you’re not gonna be drawing an NFL paycheck for quite a while.

]]>By: baz518http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3022443
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:31:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3022443The NFL Network was first to “announce” the news about his suspension and that he had violated the performance-enhancing drug program… but in actuality, it was just the drug abuse program. So all the comments about juicing and cheating are wrong, he got busted for having weed in his system. The fact that he started out in Phase Three of the program (for missing tests when he wasn’t in the league) caused him to get an indefinite suspension with his first failed test. Obviously that is unfair and the defamation lawsuit comes from the NFL wrongly reporting information that damaged his reputation (see all above comments regarding “juicing” and “cheating”). And all this in a state where you can legally possess and consume marijuana in private.

As to the question about whether a player that is no longer on a team in the league is subject to random testing? Yes they are. As long as you maintain your status in the Players union, and avail yourself to the leagues teams for possible employment, you are subject to testing.

]]>By: brizzle059http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021399
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:21:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021399as a hawks fan I have no sympathy. regardless of how he got to stage 3 he broke the rules and got caught. why take the chance especially at the peak of your career. goodbye browner. your backups will be proud to shine in your absence.
]]>By: canjurahttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021389
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:32:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021389So wait, we expect players in the CFL to submit to NFL drug tests, but we don’t require people getting government financial support to submit to drug testing? Only in the country I love.
]]>By: SilentMajorityhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021374
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 07:12:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021374My guess is that you are still subject to random drug tests until you file retirement papers with the league. So I doubt his lawsuit will be successful.
]]>By: iamhoraceknighthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021300
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:00:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021300This suspension isn’t based on any PEDs. Also, he’s accepting responsibility. This is his first failed test, which would actually only place him in stage 2/3. There is a huge difference between stage 2/3 and a 1 year suspension.
]]>By: realitycheckbabyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021230
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:06:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021230Sue them!
]]>By: dedicatedhawkfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021124
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:04:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021124I am willing to bet that there are a lot of posters here that would change their tune if, after the suspension is over or resolved, their team signed him.
]]>By: rcalihttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021103
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:53:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021103Yep, the rules do apply to you too Mr. browner. Nice try though.
]]>By: shutdauphttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021092
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:44:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021092I bet that lynch skittles has PED.
]]>By: redfield11http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021059
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:34:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021059Players accepted the drug tests in their contracts, they think it’s invasive they can join the CFL, it’s a free country NFL is private organization that can require what it wants as long as it isn’t unlawful which drug testing is not.
]]>By: granadafanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3021014
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:13:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3021014Funny how his agent wrote the standard form letter for his client and then wrote a threatening letter at the same time.
]]>By: bennyb82http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3020985
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:02:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3020985He could probably sue the Seahawks too because they seem to encourage PED/adderall use.
]]>By: harrisonhits2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3020984
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:02:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3020984I don’t see how the league can require non-employees to take drug tests or penalize them for not doing so.

Testing is invasive and certainly violates the right to privacy if you are not their employee. He’ll win his suit and quite a lot of money from the NFL I think.

]]>By: chawk12thmanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/browner-agent-vow-to-file-suit-against-the-nfl/#comment-3020983
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:02:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232081#comment-3020983You can surmise from his statement that he knows he will not be with the Hawks in the future. I hope he gets his act together and gets back into the league, but truly feel he has not been treated fair. However, bottom line is that if he really knew he was in stage three, he should have stayed clean. He also should have fought the stage three designation while clean and with some credibility. At this point, he is likely to fight the issues presented but doesn’t have much chance of ever being with the Hawks, again.